Side by side
Plerd vs Steemit
Both stand on blogging platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hosted
Plerd offers a focused static publishing workflow with Markdown, templates, feeds, and IndieWeb support. Users must supply hosting, install Perl dependencies, and understand that source HTML passes through unfiltered.
Visit Plerd Free plan Web
Steemit combines social publishing with Steem token rewards and wallet functions. Its permanent records, recovery warnings, and posting rules make account security and participation limits important.
Visit SteemitThe facts
| Plerd | Steemit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Plerd | Not published |
| Website | github.com | steemit.com |
| On blogging platforms | #110 of 125 | #106 of 125 |
Plerd: what it does well
- Generates static sites from one folder
- Supports GitHub-Flavored Markdown
- Provides Atom and JSON feeds
- Templates use Template Toolkit
- Supports microformats and Webmention
What to know first
- Requires Perl 5.26 or later
- Needs cpanm for installation
- Basic mode provides no web server
- Source HTML is not filtered
Steemit: what it does well
- Free posting, commenting, and voting
- Supports text, images, video, and more
- Wallet supports transfers and exchanges
- Authors choose reward treatment
- Curators may earn rewards
What to know first
- Signup requires email and phone verification
- Approval waiting list may apply
- Posts require five-minute spacing
- Accounts cannot be deactivated or deleted
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